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China and Iran have officially launched a new overland rail link for oil shipments, marking a major shift in global energy logistics. This strategic corridor allows China to import Iranian oil without passing through the Malacca Strait, one of the world’s most vulnerable maritime chokepoints. The move significantly strengthens China’s energy security while deepening its long-term partnership with Iran.

As geopolitical tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific and Middle East, this rail route could reduce Western leverage over global oil flows and reshape trade routes across Eurasia. Analysts say the China–Iran rail corridor may also weaken the effectiveness of maritime blockades and sanctions, offering Beijing a safer, faster alternative to sea-based transport.

In this video, we break down how the rail link works, why avoiding the Malacca Strait matters so much for China, and what this means for the United States, Gulf states, and global energy markets. Is this the beginning of a new era in oil transportation — and a major setback for Western strategic control?

Watch till the end to understand why this single rail connection could have global consequences.

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